2008 Party Tortellini Salad

By boandozzy

3/4 cup equals 156 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 596 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. Originally published as Party Tortellini Salad in Light & Tasty August/September 2007, p55

Ingredients

• 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, halved
• 3/4 cup reduced-fat red wine vinaigrette
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water.

In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, broccoli, red pepper and olives. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Yield: 10 servings.